ICD10BillableValid for clinical use

ICD-10 Code Z95.0: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

Z95.0 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Presence of cardiac pacemaker in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents presence of cardiac pacemaker in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter
21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
block
Z77-Z99Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
category
Z95Presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts
currentZ95

Official coding notes

Inclusion terms
  • Presence of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-P) pacemaker
Excludes1 (do not code together)
  • adjustment or management of cardiac device (Z45.0-)
  • adjustment or management of cardiac pacemaker (Z45.0)
  • presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator with synchronous cardiac pacemaker (Z95.810)

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

General PhysicianCardiologist

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 0937Thigh
EXTERNAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDING FOR GREATER THAN 15 DAYS UP TO 30 DAYS BY CONTINUOUS RHYTHM RECORDING AND STORAGE; INCLUDING RECORDING, SCANNING ANALYSIS WITH REPORT, REVIEW AND INTERPRETATION BY A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 0938Thigh
EXTERNAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDING FOR GREATER THAN 15 DAYS UP TO 30 DAYS BY CONTINUOUS RHYTHM RECORDING AND STORAGE; RECORDING (INCLUDING CONNECTION AND INITIAL RECORDING)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 0940Thigh
EXTERNAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDING FOR GREATER THAN 15 DAYS UP TO 30 DAYS BY CONTINUOUS RHYTHM RECORDING AND STORAGE; REVIEW AND INTERPRETATION BY A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 0939Thigh
EXTERNAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDING FOR GREATER THAN 15 DAYS UP TO 30 DAYS BY CONTINUOUS RHYTHM RECORDING AND STORAGE; SCANNING ANALYSIS WITH REPORT
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93241high
EXTERNAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDING FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS UP TO 7 DAYS BY CONTINUOUS RHYTHM RECORDING AND STORAGE; INCLUDES RECORDING, SCANNING ANALYSIS WITH REPORT, REVIEW AND INTERPRETATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93242high
EXTERNAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDING FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS UP TO 7 DAYS BY CONTINUOUS RHYTHM RECORDING AND STORAGE; RECORDING (INCLUDES CONNECTION AND INITIAL RECORDING)
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
Z95.0

Common synonyms

Presence of cardiac pacemaker

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeZ95.0
SystemICD10
Display namePresence of cardiac pacemaker
ChapterFactors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
BlockPersons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
CardiacPresence(of)Presence(of)Presence(of)Presence(of)Status(post)

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